Friday, March 31, 2017

Japanese, Thai, Southwestern, and Filipino flavors are just some of the delectable discoveries at SM Mall of Asia's new North Wing. Add some refreshing teas and indulgent desserts, and that's all the reasons you need to visit the new North Wing.

SM Mall of Asia adds a world of flavors, from familiar favorites to exciting new culinary discoveries, each one located next to the other at the new North Wing. Dubbed as the new Entertainment Mall Food Zone, it's the perfect spot for a classic food crawl. Read on and take a flavorful peek at the new #MOAEATS...

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Premium all-beef patties delicately cooked sous-vide before grilling, house-cured slabs of smoky bacon, and brioche buns freshly baked in-house, it's the little details that make the burgers at Pound by Todd English one of the best in the metro. And now, you can find it here at the Mega Fashion Hall...

From the same group behind Todd English Food Hall, Tim Ho Wan, Maisen, Hook, and Mesa, Foodee Global Concepts shares the spotlight on its signature burgers at Pound by Todd English with its newest branch at Mega Fashion Hall. Get ready to indulge in some serious burger love...at Pound by Todd English.

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

And Binulo Restaurant is one of those flavorful stops to complete your Pampanga road trip. With its name inspired by the traditional method of cooking using bamboo, Binulo Restaurant serves local Capampangan cuisine in a comforting and homey style, like dining in your favorite aunt's place.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

And just like that, it's amazing how five years can just pass like a blur. And in those five years, Village Tavern has remained true to its original mission, serving made from scratch signature dishes using the finest and freshest ingredients reflecting the very best of classic American cuisine.

Scratch Kitchen, craft bar, aptly describes Village Tavern's culinary approach for their comforting American dishes. Now on its fifth year, Village Tavern celebrates this milestone with new dishes reflecting their unique culinary style. US-based Filipina Executive Corporate Chef Grace Viado and The Bistro Group Corporate Chef Josh Boutwood recently unveiled new dishes to mark Village Tavern's 5th Anniversary. The fifth year of Village Tavern is also special for me on a personal note, one of my blog's very first posts was on the Village Tavern (more on that first time at Village Tavern five years ago on my old post, Food news: Awesome New Dishes and Old Favorites at Village Tavern). And it's great to be back...

Sunday, March 26, 2017

The vibrant and distinct flavors of Asian cuisine come together in one place...

Embark on a culinary journey of Asian flavors and experience playfully inventive combinations of rich and diverse regional notes at Toast Asian Kitchen & Tasting Room, the newest dining concept from the same group behind Relik Bistro & Bar. The bold flavors of Asia are masterfully woven in a seamless tapestry of inventive and innovative dishes for a refreshingly unique flavor experience at the new Ayala Malls the 30th. Read on for a tasty preview...

Friday, March 24, 2017

If there's one thing that brings people with varying opinions together, it's good food. And if you're talking about "feel good food," there's Bistro United by The Round Table in Kapitolyo...

Everything you loved about The Round Table, from their signature Roast Beef, Adobo sa Mangga, Q Salad, Carrot Cake and more can now be found, rediscovered, and enjoyed once more at Bistro United by The Round Table.

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Tadeo Chua and Therese Larroza had a simple idea. After leaving the banking industry, Tadeo and Therese realized that the QC area was ready for something new and different despite the proliferation of dining establishments. To enter Quezon City's competitive culinary landscape, Tadeo and Therese needed something unique and refreshingly different, leading to the creation of Hamaru Yakitori & Sushi, a modern izakaya with a bold and innovative take on Japanese cuisine and one of the many reasons to visit The Food Hive along Visayas Avenue (for more on The Food Hive, see my previous post, #ChangeYourCravings at The Food Hive Food Park). Creative, playful, even crazy, Hamaru Yakitori & Sushi blends traditional Japanese favorites with contemporary and modern spins for new flavor experiences. Leading the charge of culinary innovation at Hamaru Yakitori & Sushi is ChefNino Laus, the same creative force behind Alamat, with his own inventive style and unique vision on modern Japanese cuisine.

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

There's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of freshly-baked bread and the sight of fully-stocked shelves filled with traditional loaves, rustic and traditional bread to sweet and savory baked treats, all in one place...

Boulangerie22 brings together classic artisan methods and modern state-of-the-art baking in a seamless fusion of old world techniques with a flavorful contemporary spin. From baguettes and rolls to croissants, muffins, cakes and cookies, grab a tray for a baker's dozen of the day's freshly-baked treats, and pick your daily bread and more...at Boulangerie22.

Monday, March 20, 2017

Jigglypuff, Snorlax, and Pikachu...gotta eat 'em all at Boulangerie22.

Finding that elusive Pokemon can be a real challenge. But at Boulangerie22, tracking one down is a sinfully indulgent and flavorful adventure. Change the game and the flavor of the hunt with Boulangerie22's new Pokemon Cake Collection...

Sunday, March 19, 2017

A new look, new dishes, comforting favorites, and sweet value-added deals, Ombu Kusina celebrates its fourth anniversary with exciting new offerings...

Ombu Kusina turns four, marking the milestone with new dishes, Chef's Picks, paired with sweet treats for another comforting dining experience this side of the metro. Simply choose one of six new dishes and get your dessert for only four bucks. Now that's a cool fourth anniversary treat from Ombu Kusina...

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

The rich culinary heritage from the Land of the Dragon People come to the metro in a lavish feast of flavorful entrees and desserts...

Crimson Hotel, Filinvest City, Manila, presents A Taste of Vietnam at Cafe 8 from March 10 to 18, 2017, with a sumptuous spread of authentic dishes prepared by guest chefs from Vietnam. It's the freshness of ingredients that make Vietnamese cuisine so rich and flavorful, and healthy too. The pure, fresh and clean flavors with layers of distinct notes delicately balanced in a seamless blend typifies Vietnamese cuisine, and you can experience the very best of Vietnam...at Cafe 8. Read on for a peek at a unique culinary journey of Vietnam's diverse flavors...

Monday, March 13, 2017

The north's newest dining destination is about to change your cravings...

The Food Hive Food Park brings together some of the metro's finest and talented chefs and dynamic entrepreneurs in one cool spot along Visayas Avenue in Quezon City. Enjoy a comforting lunch, a light afternoon snack, cocktails, dinner and more without even having to transfer to another place, it's all here at The Food Hive...

Saturday, March 11, 2017

Not having any kind of pasta dish in your list of comfort food favorites just doesn't make it complete. And for over twenty years, Cibo has been satisfying pasta cravings with their line of authentic Italian-style pasta dishes. That's twenty years of pure pasta amore...

Since 1997, Gaita Fores and Cibo's authentic Italian pasta dishes have become staples in the metro's culinary landscape. And it still tastes every bit as good as the first time I had a comforting plate of pasta made with amore and more at Cibo...

Friday, March 10, 2017

Can't get over the slow weekday blues? Spice it up with a flavorful Blue Plate Special at Racks...

Kick out the notorious weekday blues with a sumptuous lunch at Racks with their Blue Plate Specials. A comforting meal at Racks always does the trick, and the Blue Plate Specials are just what you need for a flavorful punch to get over the dreaded weekend blues...

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

A slab of premium beef paired with fine wine, that's serious business, almost a religion. And at Sage Bespoke Grill, they take steak and wine seriously...

Sage Bespoke Grill introduces its unique We Steak and Wine Seriously, a sumptuous and savory feast with premium steaks paired with unlimited wine from March 1 to April 30, 2017. And if you're serious about steaks and wine, read on...

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Using the freshest seasonal vegetables is all you need to create that single perfect dish. And seeing some of New York's top chefs transform vegetables into masterfully executed culinary creations can be a mind-blowing experience. Imagine if you could work alongside New York's finest in some of the Big Apple's best restaurants...

Now you can give it a shot. Enderun Colleges, in partnership with Placement International, recently launched the Jean-Georges Academy last March 6, 2017, offering experienced chefs, culinary arts graduates, and food enthusiasts unique opportunities to work with culinary icons via coveted internships at some of the best restaurants in New York. If you're ready for the Big Apple, read on...

Monday, March 6, 2017

Fresh, natural, and organic, it's all about going back to basics and rediscovering comfort food in a healthier new way at The Wholesome Table...

Now with three branches, The Wholesome Table aims to change the way you eat, one plate at a time. Real, pure, clean and honest flavors that's comfortingly familiar, who says healthy food has to be completely vegetarian, or even bland? Discover a whole new dining experience and a healthier lifestyle at The Wholesome Table, and it's about time you did...

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Steaks usually come top-of-mind when you mention Outback, and that's no surprise. But Outback also offers other savory dishes, and just like their signature steaks, offer equally flavorful options...

...like thick slabs of tender and juicy pork chops and premium salmon for a satisfying meal at Outback. Whatever dish you choose, Outback always delivers the goods with its wide range of dishes to complement their steaks.